The Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research (PAVIR) is seeking a Pre-Award Contract & Grant Administrator (C&G Administrator) who will work under minimal supervision to manage proposal preparation on grants, contracts, program projects, and federal grants, both routine and complex. The C&G Administrator will provide full pre-award services to Principal Investigators (PI’s) throughout the proposal process.

Functions of this position shall be performed in fulfillment of PAVIR’s values, utilizing continuous improvements in processes, policies, and procedures to nurture an environment which fosters service to our customers and administrative excellence.

The hiring manager encourages job applicants to submit a cover letter when they apply for this position.

Why Join Our Team?

PAVIR, located on the premises of the VA Hospital in Palo Alto, is a mid-size nonprofit foundation, closely connected with the VA and Stanford University. We are a nimble organization, offering ongoing training, opportunities for growth, generous benefits, great work-life balance, as well as friendly, close-knit, and supportive environment. At PAVIR we work with more than 160 uniquely talented medical scientists across a broad spectrum of research areas. We recruit talented employees who believe in making a difference in the lives of others through innovative research.

This is a regular, full time (40 hrs/wk), exempt position.

Benefits:

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vacation

Sick Pay

Holidays

Life Insurance - paid by PAVIR

Long-term Disability Insurance - paid by PAVIR

Short-term Disability Insurance - paid by PAVIR

Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Retirement Plan with generous Company Match and Profit Share

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter Benefits

PAVIR is affiliated with the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS). As a condition of employment, all PAVIR employees are required to have an approved appointment with VAPAHCS and complete a background check.

Duties:

Perform timely, compliant, and accurate proposal submissions:

Identify and interpret sponsor requirements and incorporate with understanding of VA and PAVIR policies;

Strong initiative in resolving problems and developing and implementing solutions in an independent manner;

Ability to communicate and work effectively and collegially in a team environment;

Demonstrated advanced skills in MS Excel, MS Word, and Adobe Acrobat;

Demonstrated commitment to excellence in customer service and performance.

Desired:

Experience handling grant transfers;

Experience handling program projects;

Experience working within a VA environment.

Environmental Conditions / Physical Demands:

Physical: Sitting in front of a computer for long periods of time, repetitive movement, etc.

Environmental: Office environment.

PAVIR engages in nonprofit medical research and works with sponsors and the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS) in administering funds for conducting research to find new and improved ways to combat human disease and help people with disabilities. Please refer to our website for additional information: www.pavir.org

PAVIR is pleased to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, Women, Veterans, and Individuals with a Disability are encouraged to apply. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact jobs@pavir.org - Human Resources department.

The Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research (PAVIR) engages in nonprofit medical research and works with sponsors and the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS) in administering funds for conducting research to find new and improved ways to combat human disease and help people with disabilities. Please refer to our website for additional information: www.pavir.org